From the Kriegsberichter's Eyes: A study in German Press Photos

[Todd Gylsen]

A126514/ Entrenched at the border.
In the West, at Biscaya adjoining a spur of the Pyrenees, we continue the untiring “building”. The border guard is constructing field positions.
Orbis PK-Valtingojer

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[Todd Gylsen]

A127921/ New motor vehicles for the old canal in the West.
A bunker and defense camp blocks off this important point of the waterway. Exact verification is needed to get through to the commander. At first one can get the correct impression from the water.
Orbis PK-Kurth

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[Todd Gylsen]

4375/ The new protection line is reached.
A comrade is wounded during the movement. The first dressing is applied to the wounded near a low hedge. Immediately, the stretcher-bearer brings him to the collection point.
Orbis PK-Wehmeyer

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[Todd Gylsen]

3142a/ Soldiers – Comrades!
A wounded comrade is brought by Grenadiers to the unit collection position. These words hold the true meaning by the German soldiers.
Orbis PK-Kirsche

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[Todd Gylsen]

3482/ The position is precarious whenever it rings.
The wires from battle positions run together to this signal position in a battle sector in the East. The confusion of the wires do not hinder the signalmen. Their duty is fulfilled.
Orbis PK-Freckmann

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[Todd Gylsen]

3445/ Indeed primitive, yet functional.
The Kanonier of a heavy Flak Battery on the Mius Front have their quarters in the ground next to the weapon for protection against shrapnel. It is indeed primitive yet functional.
Orbis PK-Doege

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[Todd Gylsen]

The caption is missing from this Orbis press photo.

[Todd Gylsen]

2827g/ There is no glory without industry.
The “Tiger” is not in position to withstand the assaults of Soviet tanks which now rages in battle in considerable dimensions between the Orel and Kursk. Our picture shows the workshop company. The powerful lifting crane is at the disposal for repair work on the “Tiger”.
Orbis PK-Lang

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Can anyone ID the General in the photo?

[Todd Gylsen]

Close-up

[Todd Gylsen]

678/ Polar bear fangs in the Arctic Ocean.
The Smutje works the victory trophy, the powerful upper jaw of the polar bear. He maintains an honor place in his galley.
Orbis PK-Hirschfelder

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[Todd Gylsen]

It appears there is another General in the photo as well.

[Elwyn]

#489 is v Kluge.

Cheers
Elwyn

[Elwyn]

There are actually two generals in #491. Taller man that was partially blocked was Krebs, CdS ArmyGr Mitte. That's the way he wore his ER1 and Spange, off centered.

Cheers
Elwyn

[Elwyn]

The Pz officer to the viewer's left next to v Kluge was Mj Bernhard Savant, Kmdr SchwPzAbt 505.

At least on more general on the right hand side all the way to the back and possibly second one between v Kluge and Savant right behind them.

Cheers
Elwyn

[Todd Gylsen]

Thanks Elwyn. I'll try to post a better close up later tonight to see if they can possibly be identified.